Hackers could take control of your Chrysler without this critical patch

As cars become more like computers, they are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks.

While this may sound like a statement of the future, there are more than 471,00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) currently at risk for remote hacking — meaning, someone could monitor and gain control of a vehicle from afar.

The car manufacturer, which includes brands such as Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Fiat, Chrysler and Maserati, has quietly released a security patch for cars equipped with its Uconnect infotainment system, which is subject to a major vulnerability. The company is urging car owners with Uconnect to …